'A Labor of Love'
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Director James Gray was introduced as “one of the great living American filmmakers” while unveiling his new film Paper Tiger as the Opening Night selection of the New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center.
- Gray reflected on his journey from skepticism about becoming a filmmaker to presenting his film in the city where he grew up, marking a significant moment in his career.
- Paper Tiger, which premiered at Cannes but had not screened publicly since, is a personal, independent American film praised for its blend of crime thriller and family drama, starring Miles Teller, Adam Driver, and Scarlett Johansson.
- The film’s North American premiere received a warm reception, with Teller campaigning for lead actor and Driver and Johansson in supporting roles, both noted for their transformative performances.
- Johansson highlighted the challenging yet rewarding experience of making Paper Tiger, emphasizing the close-knit atmosphere on set despite difficult conditions.
